Official Opening: 1pm, Wednesday December 3rd 

A Winter of Wonder and Inquiry is an interactive showcase of the creative and pedagogic work of our final-year Montessori Education students in the Department of Sport, Leisure and Childhood Studies. Developed as part of the module "An Arts-Rich Learning Environment ", the exhibition brings together a rich variety of inquiry-based learning opportunities. Each space offers an invitation for participation designed to encourage sensory exploration, discovery and playful investigation, drawing inspiration from the winter season and the festive atmosphere of Christmas.

Dr Evelyn Egan will be in the space for private tours and conversations on:

Tuesday December 2nd     11.00 - 14.00

Thursday December 4th       10.00 - 11.30

All are welcome to visit during these times.

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ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

Visitors will experience explorations including winter light and shadow play, seasonal scents, natural loose materials, small-world play, falling textures inspired by snow, projected imagery, reflections and imaginative provocations that invite hands-on engagement. Alongside these learning opportunities, the exhibition also features students’ learning plans, which demonstrate their application of theory and show how each provocation can unfold through the stages of the inquiry cycle.

Early Childhood Education Setting Visit: Friday, 5th December, 10am–12pm

Staff members who wish to visit and bring children under the age of five are very welcome to do so during this session.